Case-subject index
This page indexes source-named court-report mentions. Legal stage and outcome are shown separately for each report.
2024-07-31
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Photo: Collins) Former Olympic swimming coach and serial child abuser Derry O'Rourke has been jailed for ten years for the rape and sexual assault of a young teenager 35 years ago. In 2005, O'Rourke was jailed for ten years for rape and indecent assault dating back to 1975 but it could not be confirmed how many victims this involved.
2024-07-30
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; From the same investigation he subsequently pleaded guilty to 19 charges of indecent assault of six further children between 1970 and 1992 and was sentenced to a concurrent term of four years. In 2005, O'Rourke was jailed for ten years for rape and indecent assault dating back to 1975 but it could not be confirmed how many victims this involved.; Ms Justice Melanie Greally remanded O'Rourke in continuing custody until tomorrow for sentencing.